Collision Repair Education Foundation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

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About Collision Repair Education Foundation

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5125 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
United States
http://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org
888-722-3787
847-590-1215

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The Collision Repair Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to securing donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.

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Welcome to day 4 of CREF-Mas!

Dec. 15, 2021
Hanna Selzler is a student at Lewis-Clark State in Lewiston, Idaho, and the recipient of the 2021 PPG Foundation Scholarship
Body Shop & Repair

Pro Spot International Inc. donates over $115,000 in welders to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation

March 20, 2014
The collision school programs were eligible to receive these welders by applying for the Education Foundation’s 2013 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant.
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Collision Repair Education Foundation and 3M announce first round of winners for the Hire Our Heroes Grant

March 11, 2014
Businesses interested in hiring these veterans should contact the Education Foundation.
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Industry provides $9.4M in high school and college collision school programs through Collision Repair Education Foundation in 2013

Feb. 27, 2014
In 2013 the collision industry nearly doubled the 2012 amount of support it provided to high school and college collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education...
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Alcoa awards $60,000 Aluminum Training Grant to the Collision Repair Education Foundation

Feb. 6, 2014
The grant will provide aluminum repair focused training and technical presentations to high school and college collision school instructors and industry professionals attending...
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car contributes $25,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation

Jan. 29, 2014
Enterprise’s contribution benefits the entire industry as this enhances the Education Foundation’s ability to offer grants and scholarships to career and technical schools and...
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Collision Repair Education Foundation announces application for ultimate collision education makeover grant

Jan. 20, 2014
The Makeover grant is available to high school and college collision school programs nationwide, with priority going to not-for-profit or public schools.
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Over $200,000 in scholarships and grants available to collision students this spring

Jan. 14, 2014
Over $200,000 in available scholarships and tool grants.
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Asbury Automotive Group donates to education programs

Dec. 13, 2013
Company donates $120,000 worth of parts to high school and college collision education programs.

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Brandon Eckenrode promoted to CREF executive director

June 9, 2023
Eckenrode’s promotion comes shortly after the addition of two new members to CREF’s philanthropic family.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College to celebrate opening of Transportation Education Center

March 17, 2023
The May 15 grand opening of the Chippewa Valley Technical College's Transportation Education Center will also feature a helicopter golf ball drop fundraiser.
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CREF opens 2023 scholarship applications

Jan. 18, 2023
Applications are due March 9.
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Need for auto aftermarket cooperation highlighted at ETI Tool Tech

May 10, 2013
While the economy slowly recovers the automotive aftermarket predicts growth.

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LKQ Corp. donates $25,000 to Collision Education Repair Foundation

Oct. 30, 2013
Donation to support education campaign fund.
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Ingersoll Rand donates tools to Collision Repair Education Makeover Grant winners

Oct. 30, 2013
Manhattan Area Technical College and Nichols Career Center receive tools.
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Collision Repair Education Foundation to award $200,000 in grants at SEMA

Oct. 29, 2013
Reception to highlight efforts to support education and honor donors.
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AkzoNobel announces sustainability classes at SEMA

Oct. 15, 2013
First sustainability education challenge grant to be awarded at SEMA.
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Allstate Insurance Co. surpasses $1 million in contributions to Collision Repair Education Foundation

Oct. 9, 2013
Allstate Insurance Co.'s lifetime contributions to foundation exceeds $1 million.
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Copart contributes $20,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation

Aug. 1, 2013
Donation helps contribute to fund for scholarships.
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Insurance Auto Auctions contributes $10,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation

July 15, 2013
The $10,000 contribution from Insurance Auto Auctions will support the Education Foundation's Collision Repair Education Campaign fund.
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Waterloo, Iowa dealership donates $100,000 in parts to 50 collision schools through the Collision Repair Education Foundation

July 10, 2013
Those schools that applied for the Education Foundation's 2013 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant were the recipients of the donated bumper covers.
Body Shop & Repair

126 body shop schools apply for $50,000 grant

June 20, 2013
Amount of schools that applied breaks records.
Training and Resources

The USAA Foundation donates $10,000 to CREF

June 20, 2013
Collision Repair Education Foundation uses money to give scholarships to aspiring autobody technicians.
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Caliber Collision Centers donates $15,000 for automotive education

June 14, 2013
Most of the donation will be used for student scholarships.
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3M donates $250,000 of product through Collision Repair Foundation

June 6, 2013
312 different auto body educational programs reap the reward.
MAC Tools donates $10,000 in tools to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
MAC Tools donates $10,000 in tools to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
MAC Tools donates $10,000 in tools to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
MAC Tools donates $10,000 in tools to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
MAC Tools donates $10,000 in tools to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
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MAC Tools donates $10,000 in tools to collision school programs

June 4, 2013
The collision school programs had applied for the COER's 2012 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant.
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Sterling Autobody awards collision student scholarships and tool grants

May 23, 2013
Sterling Autobody has awarded $27,000 in collision student scholarships and tool grants through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
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Collision Repair Education Foundation announces Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes collision studen primer pack tool grant winners

May 22, 2013
Winners of the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes collision student tool grants have been selected and each will receive a primer pack valued at $350 each.
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I-CAR Northwest Region awards collision student scholarships

May 20, 2013
The I-CAR Northwest Region has awarded two $1,000 collision student scholarships through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
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Chicago Pneumatic awards 10 collision students with tool grants

May 20, 2013
Chicago Pneumatic has supported secondary and post-secondary collision students by providing a student tool grant through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
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Atlanta I-CAR Volunteer Committee awards $9,000 student scholarship

May 17, 2013
This scholarship will assist James Perez with education costs to continue his technical education study of collision repair.
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Atlanta I-CAR Volunteer Commitee awards student scholarship through the Collision Repair Education Foundation

May 17, 2013
The Atlanta I-CAR Volunteer Committee awarded a $9,000 student scholarship to James Perez of Maxwell High School of Technology (Lawrenceville, Ga.) through the Collision Repair...
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Gerber Collision and Glass awards students with tool grants

May 3, 2013
A $2,000 scholarship and $1,000 tool grant was given out with the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
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Geico Philanthropic donates $46,000 to collision repair education foundation to fund scholarships

April 23, 2013
Provides $6,000 in collision student scholarships and $25,000 in special school grants in 2013.
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Collision Repair Education Foundation connect industry businesses and local collision students for summer employment

April 18, 2013
By connecting collision students with businesses, the Collision Repair Education Foundation can continue its ongoing efforts to "fuel the future" of the industry.
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CCC donates funds to the collision repair education foundation to offer student scholarships and collision classroom funding

April 15, 2013
The funding will allow for four collision student scholarships, which will be given away in May 2013 as part of the $300,000 in awards the Collision Repair Education Foundation...
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3M funds veteran scholarships through Collision Repair Education Foundation

March 26, 2013
3M funds scholarships through Collision Repair Education Foundation and 'Hire Our Heroes' program.
At left, John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, presents the check to Clark Plucinski, Collision Repair Education Foundation executive director.
At left, John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, presents the check to Clark Plucinski, Collision Repair Education Foundation executive director.
At left, John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, presents the check to Clark Plucinski, Collision Repair Education Foundation executive director.
At left, John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, presents the check to Clark Plucinski, Collision Repair Education Foundation executive director.
At left, John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, presents the check to Clark Plucinski, Collision Repair Education Foundation executive director.
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I-Car contributes $200,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation

March 21, 2013
Donation marks milestone for the foundation.
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Collision industry members donate to Collision Repair Education Foundation

March 12, 2013
Donations support collision repair education programs.
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Industry sponsors provide 1,000 collision student technician uniforms

March 7, 2013
Shirts will be given to students who applied for spring scholarship/tool grant opportunities.
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Collision Repair Education Foundation announces appointment of 2012 Executive Committee

April 5, 2012
Appointment of Russ Hoffbauer to Board of Trustees also announced.